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Dark Water
I went to the Phoenix Arts theatre Monday night and saw Dark Water, an amazing Japanese horror movie directed by Hideo Nakata. Thanks to a deal with the university I got in for £2 (including a drink), and although I haven’t seen Ring, this film scared the shitneys out of me.While the movie disappointed some, to this non-horror movie buff, it was pretty damn kickass. And yes, it was a perfect urban ghost story and miles better than any of the cheesy bloodfest movies I’ve seen. Anyway, we’ve got the Monty Python day coming up in November featuring clips, an analysis of the work, talks and, best of all, a showing of the genius 1979 film Life of Brian. And it’s only a tenner too. Genius, I say. Especially, considering, my local cineplex craphole charge about $6.50 to watch shite Disney crap. I never thought I’d live to see the day when arthouse would be cheaper than the local Hollywood dump.
If you get a chance to see Dark Water - preferably at the cinema, or when it gets it’s theatrical release - do. It’s pretty good movie, and - believe you me - it’s better than Hollywood can produce.
